Public meeting re cellphone mast at Valyland

There has been a considerable backlash against the cell phone mast at Valyland.

We have spent some time trying to find out if the correct procedures were followed and it would appear that they were. However, many residents are unhappy and we have been asked to call a public meeting.

In a letter to the responsible City Directorate, the FHVRRA has objected to this mast – stressing the proximity of the Nerina Old Age Home and schools, also that the location selected for this mast does not conform to the City’s prescription for “sensitive siting, design and location”.

We have arranged for a Public Meeting to be held on Wednesday 17th April at 19h30 in the Main Hall – Civic Centre. Posters have been printed for display around town. All are welcome.

3 Comment

Karla Penter, April 15, 2013 at 3:45 pm

I am a local Fish Hoek resident, with one child at Fish Hoek Primary and one small child due to join in 2 years time – I am considering relocating home & schools as I am not willing to put my children at such high risks. This mast is a major health concern to me for my family and all those who reside near by. I am not an expert but I did a very quick google search on EMF and am horrified that this mast is going to be located in a residential place next to a Primary School, not far from a High School, a few metres away from a nursing home, and a big nursery school with tiny children! (not forgetting the radiologist!!)

Clearly we are not alone in this effort as there has been a lot of research and proof that EMF radiation is unhealthy to humans. Perhaps the more fortunate of us have the forethought to educate ourselves rather than blundering along making decisions that negatively affect our human health.

Whilst these (handful of) websites may not be South African – we are all humans and we all have the right to protect ourselves. We also have a choice…and as parents it is our responsibility to protect our children.

The long term impact of cell tower radiation on human health has not been conclusively proven. This does not mean that it is ok. That South Africa does not have building regulations to prevent this tower from being built also does not mean that it is ok.
What is blatantly apparent is that children with younger and growing skin and thinner skulls are more susceptible to radiation than older people. There are also people who are more susceptble to electo-magnetic fields than others. I am not able to attend the meeting on 17th April. How can I add my voice to those who object to the installation of a cell tower in the middle of a suburban area, across the road from an old age home, in amongst several schools, and near a popular food outlet.